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Singles Are a Tech-Savvy Bunch: Survey

By Stephanie Pappas published

Your date may be stalking your Facebook profile.

Human Behavior
A group of young people holds hands.

New Sexual Revolution: Polyamory May Be Good for You

By Stephanie Pappas published

What swinging couples and committed polyamorists can teach monogamists about love.

Sex
A woman with two men smiles.

5 Myths About Polyamory Debunked

By Stephanie Pappas published

New research is challenging old myths about nonmonogamous commitments.

Relationships
A woman with two men smiles.

5 Myths About Polyamory

By Stephanie Pappas published

New research on polyamory is challenging popular myths.

Relationships
Cupid made of nanotubules

Cute Cupid Is Year's Tiniest Valentine

By Stephanie Pappas published

This Cupid's arm is the width of a human hair.

Planet Earth
human sex, sperm, reproduction

Why Are 250 Million Sperm Cells Released During Sex?

By Eric R. Olson published

The average male will produce about 525 billion sperm cells over a lifetime.

Sex
heart-shape-hands-02

What's the Origin of Valentine's Day?

By Jeanna Bryner published

Valentine's Day has its roots in ancient Rome. Sweetheart cards, conversation hearts, and flowers also have dated origins. Life's Little Mysteries explains the holiday's ancient roots.

Human Behavior
Man and woman in bed.

The 10 Most Blushworthy Science Stories of 2012

By Stephanie Pappas published

The science of sex, from desire to disgust.

Sex
protozoans that infect humans.

Worse than Sex Parasite: Sex Parasite with Virus

By Charles Q. Choi published

The finding may explain why people with this STD are more vulnerable to HIV and even infertility.

Sex
marriage, monogamy

Are Humans Meant to Be Monogamous?

By Jeanna Bryner published

In the animal kingdom, loyal partners are rare.

Relationships
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